Monthly Archives: November 2011

Another Sioux QB Commit

As has been recently reported, the Sioux got an early commitment from QB Ryan Bartels of Sycamore High School in Sycamore, Illinois.  Bartels, 6’4″-210lbs, is the second QB commit in the class of 2012 as Joe Mollberg of Detroit Lakes commited … Continue reading

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South Dakota Recap

On Saturday Sioux fans got treated to by far the most entertaining game of the entire 5-year transition.   The Sioux made a comeback for the ages to beat South Dakota 38-37.  The Sioux were up 17-7 early in the 2nd … Continue reading

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The Power of the “Division I” Win

We saw it last season at this time when Big Sky conference member Montana (7-4) was passed over by the FCS playoff selection committee because of its lack of 7 Division 1 wins.  Their crushing 73-2 victory over Division II Western … Continue reading

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Week 12 Preview – South Dakota

Well, here we are – Week 12 – the last game of the season.  The last game of the 5 year transition is finally here and it is only fitting that it be vs. the #24 South Dakota Coyotes (6-4), who #22 … Continue reading

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Central Arkansas Game Bought Out?

We were notified this afternoon from a reliable source and thus have reason to believe that Central Arkansas has bought out their return trip to The Alerus Center next season, which was set for September 8th, 2012. The game was … Continue reading

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UC Davis Recap

The Sioux went out to California this weekend and took care of business in downing the UC Davis Aggies 14-7.   It wasn’t a pretty game by any means but it was a victory, a road victory in the conference.   This … Continue reading

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Week 11 Preview – UC Davis

The Sioux (6-3) head out to beautiful Davis, CA to take on the UC-Davis Aggies on Saturday at 4pm in a crucial Great West Conference game.   Davis (3-6) is coming off their best effort of the year  in a 24-17 upset home … Continue reading

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Another Verbal From Detroit Lakes

As we tweeted earlier, Detroit Lakes linebacker Brian Labat has committed to UND.  Our Detroit Lakes sources told us as much and it was later confirmed via Twitter by Dom Izzo at WDAY. Labat is a very athletic playmaker for … Continue reading

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Week 10 Preview – Sioux Falls

The Fighting Sioux host Division 2 transition school Sioux Falls this weekend in a rematch of the 2009 game in which the Cougars came to the Alerus and took home a victory.  USF has a variety of Division 1 and … Continue reading

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